Saipal Base Camp Trek
21 Days
Moderate
4700m
Teahouse/Lodge
Bus/Car
1-10
Autumn, Spring
Saipal Base Camp Trek Overview
Mount Saipal being the 2nd highest peak in far west Nepal lies at the height of 7031m and is situated in Humla district in Nepal. This trio of Api, Nampa, and Saipal form a small range of sharp, icy peaks. It rises from a long, steep, snowy crest. Saipal base camp itself lies at an elevation of 4700m. Mount Saipal was first climbed in 1960. In the early 2000s, there was a restriction in this palce due to long-lasting conflict between Maoist and Nepal governments until they came to an agreement achieving peace and a chance to visit this place again in 2006. Apart from this, Chetri, Brahmins, and some Thakurs and Bhotias populate this region. The Saipal Base Camp Trek introduces you to adventurous trails on unique terrain.
Saipal Base Camp Trek is a kind of off-the-beaten-track and very remote part of Nepal yet very beautiful and fascinating. The untouched trail with a very less crowded area makes the trek amazing. On the way to Saipal base camp, you can definitely get a view of beautiful landscape, cultural diversity, rapid rivers, pristine forests, and so forth. Moreover, it also offers you a panoramic view of Mount Saipal, Thado Dhunga Tuppa, Kapchuli, Mount Nandadevi, etc. Some of them lie in Uttar Pradesh of India. To sum up, the trek to Saipal base camp definitely requires you to step out of your comfort zone and explore the remote, cultural beauty of Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1-Arrival at Kathmandu
- Day 2- Kathmandu- Nepalgunj (1 hour flight)
- Day 3- Nepalgunj- Simikot (55 minutes flight)
- Day 4- Simikot -Dharapani (6 hours walk)
- Day 5- Dharapani - Kermi (6 hours walk)
- Day 6- Kermi- Yalbang ( 6 hours)
- Day 7- Yalbang - Chaala (6 hours walk)
- Day 8- Chaala- Pue Kharka (6 hours)
- Day 9- Pue Kharka- Sumju Kharka (6 hours walk)
- Day 10- Sumju Kharka- Saipal base camp (6 hours walk)
- Day 11- Sumju Kharka - Pue Kharka (6 hours )
- Day 12- Pue kharka-Gurgure khola( 6hours walk)
- Day 13- Gurgure khola- Lepcha khola (6 hours walk)
- Day 14- Lepcha khola- Rani Kharka ( 6 hours walk)
- Day 15- Rani Kharka- Tilin Kharka
- Day 16- Tilin Kharka- Tharaka Kharka- (6 hours walk)
- Day 17- Tharaka Kharka- Lampato (6 hours )
- Day 18- Lampato- lamachaur (6 hour walk)
- Day 19- Lama chaur- Chipra ( 6 hours walk)
- Day 20- Chipra- Simikot (6 hours walk)
- Day 21- simikot - Nepalgunj- Kathmandu
Safety/security/fitness
Trekking to any place can be physically and mentally demanding. You need to prepare yourself for the journey since trek to Saipal base camp is all about walking 6-7 hours per day. It is obvious that you need to be in a good health and proper physical state in order to make this journey. You can always practice some running, jogging and light exercise to keep you prepare. However past experiences of trekking or climbing is not really required. It is also likely to suffer from altitude sickness when you are trekking to high and risky places like Saipal base camp. Throughout the journey you need to be hydrated and have nutritional foods. It is better to have an oximetry with you so that you can check your oxygen level time to time. If you ever feel like having difficulties in breathe than you can immediately contact your guide or friends.
Symptoms of Mountain sickness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Fast heartbeats
Preventing mountain sickness
- Walk slow
- Stay hydrated
- Have nutritional food
- Have enough rest
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
Medicines for mountain sickness
- Acetazolamide
- Ibuprofen, paracetamol (for headache)
- Promethazine (for nausea)
Packing List
Clothing and equipment
| Trekking trousers | Money/cash |
| Trekking shocks | Torch lights |
| Trekking boots | Medicines |
| Water proof pants | Sunglasses |
| Water proof jackets | Beanies and gloves |
| Warm shirts and t shirts | Medicines |
| Thermal tops and bottoms | Toiletries |
| Underwear | Wash kit |
| Fleece jacket | Safety kit |
| Down jacket | Hand sanitizers |
| Trekking pole | Water bottles and water purifier |
| Raincoats | Trash bag and tissue papers |
| Sleeping bags (optional) | Charger/adapters |
| Duffel bags | Power banks |
| Backpack | Camera |
| Raincoats | Cooking gas (optional) |
| Cooking utensils (optional) | Passport |
| Passport size photographs | Permits |
Other requirements
Travel Insurance– Travel insurance has become the part of trekking requirements.
If you ever have some medical emergencies your travel insurance will have to bear it and that is why you need to mention the details about the places you are going and altitudes you will be reaching. Insurance depends on the details you have mentioned earlier.
Visa/passports – all foreigners except Indians are required to have valid visa and passports to enter Nepal. The visa application will need the passport having minimum 6 months of validation along with your passport size photo. You will receive your visa upon your arrival at tribhuwan international airports
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